Recall Z-2804-2015— Leica Microsystems, Inc.

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Leica Microsystems, Inc., initiated 2015-07-27, terminated 2017-01-05. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: The Leica ASP6025 Tissue Processor. Pathology and Hematology Departments. The Leica ASP6025 Tissue Processor is an automated system used to process tissue specimens for examination through fixation, dehydration and infiltration.. Reason: The ASP6025 Tissue Processor instrument is incorrectly getting into a state of bottle empty during retort filling, after passing the fill lever sensor 2 and prior to reaching level sensor 3, thus not completing a 5 litre fill..

Recalling firm
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-07-27
Terminated
2017-01-05
Firm location
Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

Product description

The Leica ASP6025 Tissue Processor. Pathology and Hematology Departments. The Leica ASP6025 Tissue Processor is an automated system used to process tissue specimens for examination through fixation, dehydration and infiltration.

Reason for recall

The ASP6025 Tissue Processor instrument is incorrectly getting into a state of bottle empty during retort filling, after passing the fill lever sensor 2 and prior to reaching level sensor 3, thus not completing a 5 litre fill.

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